Tung - Mawal, Pune

Tung is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Tung village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tung is 556011. The village covers a total geographical area of 781 hectares and falls under the 410506 pincode. Lonavala is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Tung village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maval Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Tung

According to the 2011 Census, Tung village had a total population of 958 people, including 487 males and 471 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.50%, with male literacy at 86.43% and female literacy at 60.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population958487471
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246757
Scheduled Castes (SC)1075948
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261214
Literate Population613363250
Illiterate Population345124221

Nearby Villages of Tung

Tung is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KolechafesarNorth1.81 km
MoraveSouth-West2.60 km
PansoliEast2.72 km
MajgaonEast2.96 km
Pale Pawan MawalNorth3.13 km
ChavsarSouth3.16 km
KewareSouth-East3.36 km
ShindgaonNorth-East4.15 km
ThakursaiEast4.31 km
KadavSouth-East4.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tung

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tung. The nearest railway station is Malavli, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonavala to Tung is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Tung is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tung

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tung village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Tung

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tung village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tung

Where is Tung located?

Tung village is located in Mawal Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Tung?

Tung is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tung?

The pincode of Tung is 410506.

What is the population of Tung?

Tung had a total population of 958, including 487 males and 471 females.

How many households are there in Tung?

Tung had 151 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tung?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tung was 73.50%. Male literacy was 86.43% and female literacy was 60.39%.